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Key Specifications
- Price: $89 USD
- Connections: 3.5mm SE output, USB-C (charging only)
- Output power: 3.5mm SE (125mW @ 32ohms)
- WiFi: Yes, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
- Bluetooth: 4.1 (SBC, AAC, LDAC)
- Music Streaming Support: Yes
- Supported File Formats and Sample Rates: 24-bit/192kHz, DSD512, MP3, WAV, APE, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, DSF, DFF, ISO, DTS
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- Expandable Storage: Yes, MicroSD (up to 1TB). Comes with 64GB microSD card
- Battery: 1450mAh, up to 15 hours of playback
- Display: 2.8 inch LCD touch screen, 480×640
- DAC/Amp Chipset: ESS9018Q2M DAC, MAX97720 Amp
- SOC Chipset: Cortex 8-core 1.5GHz
- RAM: 2GB
- OS: Custom Android 9.0
- Dimensions: 80mm x 55mm x 14mm
- Weight: 134 grams
HiFi-Dawson Verdict
HiFi-Dawson Verdict
6
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Design & Build Quality7/10 Good
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Sound7/10 Good
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Features/Accessories6/10 Normal
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Software Experience6/10 Normal
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Value6/10 Normal
6/10
Total Score
Pros
- Overall decent sound quality for the price, clean output
- Full Android support allows streaming and third-party music apps
- Compact design with solid metal construction
- Responsive enough when playing local music
- 16GB internal storage and microSD expansion up to 1TB
- Good value for an Android DAP under $100
- Includes a 64GB microSD card and protective case
Cons
- Real-world battery life falls well short of the advertised 15 hours
- Streaming over Wi-Fi drains the battery quickly
- Android 9 is outdated
- High noise floor causes background hiss with many IEMs
- Limited 2GB of RAM makes Spotify and multitasking sluggish
- Small 2.8-inch screen can feel cramped
- Lacks dedicated play/pause button
- Only has a 3.5mm headphone output
- Older Bluetooth 4.1 implementation
- Manufacturer support and firmware development are limited
